Consolidated B-24M Liberator - WalkAround

Liberatore B-24M consolidato
Paese	Usa
digitare	Bombardier

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Il Consolidated B-24 Liberator è un bombardiere pesante statunitense. Ne furono costruiti più di 18.000, più di qualsiasi altro aereo americano durante la seconda guerra mondiale.

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The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was an American four-engine heavy bomber, and it was the most-produced American military aircraft of World War II, with over 18,000 units built. The B-24M was one of the final production variants, primarily differentiated by a lighter, simplified tail turret designed for ease of production.

Key Specifications (Typical B-24 Liberator)

Feature	Detail (B-24J/M Variant)
Ruolo	Heavy Bomber / Anti-Submarine Warfare
Produttore	Consolidated, Ford (Willow Run), Douglas, North American
Equipaggio	10 (Pilot, Co-Pilot, Navigator, Bombardier, Engineer/Top Gunner, Radio Operator, Waist Gunners & Tail Gunner)
Apertura alare	110 feet (33.5 m) – Known for the high-aspect ratio Davis wing
Motopropulsore	4 × Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines, ~1,200 hp each
Velocità massima	Approx. 483 km/h (300 mph)
Defensive Armament	10 to 11 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) Browning machine guns in various powered turrets
Maximum Bomb Load	Up to 3,628 kg (8,000 lb) for short-range missions

Notable Features and Service

The Liberator was valued for its long range and large bomb capacity, making it indispensable in theaters of war with vast distances, particularly the Pacific and the anti-submarine patrols over the Atlantic. Key aspects of its design included:

Davis Wing: Its distinctive, high-mounted, long, narrow wing gave it better high-altitude performance and range compared to the B-17.
Bomb Bay Doors: It featured unique “roll-top” doors that retracted into the fuselage, saving space and reducing drag when open.
Global Service: It flew with all major Allied air forces, including the USAAF, RAF (where it was also used in Coastal Command), RAAF, and others.

Note on Production: The manufacturing effort by companies like Ford, particularly at the Willow Run facility, was legendary. Ford alone produced over 8,600 Liberators.